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Spottiswoode & Connolly |
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Founded: |
1824 |
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Ceased: |
1849 |
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Updated: 15 Dec. 2006
Notes:
In 1824, Spottiswoode & Connolly was founded by Charles Spottiswoode and John Connolly.
In 1837, Charles Spottiswoode, Thomas Scott and John Purvis formed the firm John Purvis & Co. [H02p61] Was one of the origin firm but closed as of 1884. [Additional information from John Wilson 20 November 2006. [M04]]
In 1849, after the death of John Connolly, the firm changed its name to William Spottiswoode and Company and had offices in Change Alley. [H2p253]
In 1854, three Spottiswoodes are listed as partners in the Spottiswoode and Company : Archibald, Charles and William.
Charles Spottiswoode was born on 21 December 1812 and died on 13 June 1858 and is buried in Fort Canning Christian Cemetery. [H02p26+61]
John Connolly died on 24 March 1849 at age 65 and is burried at Singapore. [H02p116+253]
Wm. Spottiswoode & Company were a member of the Board of the British Chamber of Commerce in Singapore in 1862. [see here]
From 1844 to 1849, the firm was the agent for the P. & O. Company. [H04p167]
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